Beryl Davis
Big-band singer Beryl Davis was born in England; the daughter of bandleader Harry Davis, she spent her formative years on tour with her father's orchestra, eventually becoming the act's featured vocalist. Subsequently touring Europe with Stéphane Grappelli, George Shearing, and Ted Heath, in 1944 Davis was recruited to join Glenn Miller's Army Air Force Orchestra, and after Miller's death also performed for the troops with Johnny Desmond and the Crew Chiefs. Spotted by Bob Hope, she made her Hollywood debut on his show, next spending a year singing alongside Frank Sinatra on Your Hit Parade; tenures with Benny Goodman, Vaughn Monroe, and David Rose followed, and in 1954 Davis joined with Jane Russell, Rhonda Fleming, and Connie Haines to form a popular gospel quartet that scored a series of hits, including "Do Lord." She continued carrying the big-band torch in the decades to follow, performing with Mel Tormé, the Gene Krupa Orchestra, and the Kay Kyser Band in addition to touring in A Salute to Glenn Miller. Davis died in October of 2011 of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was 87.
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Discography
15 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Very Best Of
Jazz - Released by Stardust Records on Feb 1, 2012
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I Hear A Dream
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Flare Records on Jan 1, 2001
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Alone Together
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Flare Records on Jan 1, 2000
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Through the Years
Jazz - Released by Flare Records on May 12, 2013
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Make a Joyful Noise Unto The Lord
Jane Russell, Connie Haines, Beryl Davis, Della Russell
Classical - Released by Music Manager on Feb 4, 2020
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Beryl Davis's Hits
Jazz - Released by Vintage Jukebox on Oct 25, 2019
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The Magic of Believing (Album of 1957)
Jane Russell, Connie Haines, Beryl Davis, Orchestra Van Alexander
Gospel - Released by Gospel Train on Nov 30, 2020
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BRITISH DANCE BANDS, Vol. 3 (1928-1949)
International Pop - Released by Naxos on Jun 14, 2003
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Yes Indeed!
Beryl Davis, Connie Haines, Jane Russell
Pop - Released by Vintage Jukebox on Feb 9, 2023
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Let the Light Shine on Me
Beryl Davis, Connie Haines, Jane Russell
Pop - Released by Don't stop the music on May 1, 2023
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The Magic of Believing
Jane Russell, Connie Haines, Beryl Davis
Gospel - Released by Music Manager on Feb 7, 2022
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Greatest Hits
Jazz - Released by Retro Music Box on Oct 31, 2019
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